Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program

Through the Scholar-in-Residence Program, institutions host a scholar from outside of the United States for a semester or full academic year to teach courses, assist in curriculum development, guest lecture, develop study abroad/exchange partnerships and engage with the campus and the local community. The institution benefits from the expertise provided, and the Scholar attains experience in the U.S. higher education arena. Host institutions will mobilize community partners to provide the Visiting Scholar with opportunities to participate in speaking engagements, community meetings, and other grassroots activities. Through these activities the institution can diversify the experiences of – and build goodwill among – the community. The S-I-R Program promotes cultural and intellectual diversity among the institution and the wider community. Deadline is June for following academic year.

Benefit & Support Matters

Fulbright grant benefits are provided directly to the individual Scholar, disbursed by IIE and include: round-trip international air travel, a monthly stipend, a monthly allowance for up to two dependents, and initial settling-in and professional allowances. IIE will issue the DS2019 form in support of J-visa sponsorship.

While direct financial support from institutions is not required for the Scholar-in-Residence Program, host institutions are encouraged to think creatively about ways they can provide in-kind support to ensure a successful experience for the scholar. Some examples of in-kind support include providing housing, access to transportation, airport pick-up/drop-off, on-campus meal tickets, campus office space, apartment furnishing, professional allowances for scholars to attend conferences, etc.

In addition to working as a team with your department, you may also want to reach out to the Office of Global Programs & Services, Residence Life, Dining, IT, and HR among others.